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TORONTO — With the support of a partnership between Community Living Ontario, Community Living Windsor and Community Living Essex County, youth from Windsor and Essex County are leading a social impact project promoting inclusive employment for youth. The project, called ‘Voices of Tomorrow’, is part of a series of Community Change Projects designed to empower youth with and without a disability, to realize their role as active citizens and inform conversations on topics that impact their lives. These projects are part of the Ontario Youth United campaign, which is being funded in part by Heritage Canada and Community Living Ontario as part of its provincial youth engagement initiative Re:Action4Inclusion. The ‘Voices of Tomorrow’ Community Change Project seeks to reduce barriers for youth of all abilities who are
preparing and eager to enter the workforce. Youth advisors from Windsor and Essex will have the opportunity to develop and design activities that will engage their communities to better understand what youth need to gain meaningful employment. As part of accomplishing these goals, the team will be conducting a survey to capture youth experiences around employment as well as feedback from employers and educators. This information will be used by the youth advisors to develop a report that includes recommendations for decision-makers and employers. Any youth (aged 14-29), educators or employers from Windsor and Essex County who wish to provide their input are encouraged to fill out the survey, which can be found here: bit.ly/ voices-of-tomorrow-survey.
ADULT UMPIRES NEEDED Former players or persons wishing to be part of the 3rd team on the diamond, we are looking for you! Expand your enjoyment of the game, earn some pocket money, stay involved with youth. Start your journey to become a baseball umpire. Give me a call - Marty 226-757-2371 and let me explain how you can fit in with our team. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283. ONGOING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DO YOU LOVE POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK? The Friends of Point Pelee are searching for Volunteer Board Members. If you are interested, please contact us by email: friendsofpointpelee@gmail.com MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meetings are March 31, April 14 and 28. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us.
LEAMINGTON –Following a grant of $5,800 from The Ontario Trillium Foundation, (OTF), the Leamington and District Half Century Centre was recently able to improve their ventilation system. Ceiling fans were installed, along with moving the duct work around to allow for safe reopening. The Leamington Half Century Centre is a place for older adults to enjoy a variety of activities, such as shuffleboard, darts, line dancing, card playing, as well as large din-
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in ChathamKent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.
MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.
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ner parties and performances. The Centre also offers outreach programs to the entire community. These include Diabetes Wellness Classes and Support Group, Parkinson’s Exercise &Support Group, Income Tax Clinics among others. Unluckily, due to COVID-19 restrictions, a public unveiling of the updated ventilation system is not allowed at this time. “During this period of shutdown, we continue to make improvements to the building to ensure the safety of our members upon return. We are looking forward for our members returning as soon as the Health Unit
gives us approval,” stated Christine Lehn, Executive Director, Leamington and District Half Century Centre. “Until then, we are open to assist low income individuals with Income Tax Returns and registering people for vaccinations.” Reflecting on the impact of the grant and the significance of the Leamington & District Half Century Centre in the community, Christine Lehn added “The impact of the grant cannot be underestimated. We currently have approximately 275 members and are always welcoming more. The Centre is very important in reducing social isolation.”
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